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An den Wall Street New York Börsen waren die Aktienindex-Futures am Montag gemischt. Die Nasdaq-100-Futures stiegen um 0,85%, die S&P-500-Futures gewannen 0,39% und die Dow-Futures sanken um 0,20%. Der US-Treasury-Rendite stieg über den gesamten Kurs. Die 10-jährige US-Treasury-Rendite (US10Y) stieg um 5,3 Basispunkte auf 4,58%, die 2-jährige US-Treasury-Rendite (US2Y) erhöhte sich um 4,2 Basispunkte auf 4,19% und die 30-jährige US-Treasury-Rendite (US30Y) stieg um 3,2 Basispunkte auf 5,03%. Die Top-Gewinner in der Vorhandelsphase waren Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), SBA Communications (SBAC) und International Paper (IP).

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Daniel J. Starks, ein Direktor bei Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT), hat am 27. April 2026 insgesamt 10.000 Aktien der Gesellschaft erworben, wodurch sein Gesamthandelswert auf 6,75 Millionen Aktien stieg. Ebenfalls wurde bekannt gegeben, dass EVP und CFO Philip P. Boudreau mehrere Transaktionen am 23. April 2026 vorgenommen hat, darunter einen offenen Marktkauf von 2.200 Aktien zu einem Preis von 91,50 US-Dollar pro Aktie. Der Kauf erfolgte zu einem bemerkenswerten Zeitpunkt, da die Aktie von Abbott sich nahe an ihrem 52-Wochen-Tief von $ befindet und ein Rückgang von etwa 29% seit Beginn des Jahres aufweist.

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed up +1.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +1.62%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.98%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) rose +1.01%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) rose +0.95%.

Stock indexes rallied sharply on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting new all-time highs and the Dow Jones Industrials posting a 1-week high.  Better-than-expected earnings results from Alphabet and Qualcomm supported gains in the broader market.  Alphabet rallied more than +9% after reporting Q1 revenue ex-TAC of $94.57 billion, above the consensus of $91.57 billion.  Qualcomm surged more than +15% to lead chipmakers higher after reporting stronger-than-expected Q2 adjusted revenue.  In addition, lower crude oil prices on Thursday lowered inflation expectations and bond yields, both of which are supportive of stocks. The 10-year T-note yield fell -5 bp at 4.38%. Join 200K+ Subscribers: Find out why the midday Barchart Brief newsletter is a must-read for thousands daily.

On the negative side, Meta Platforms fell more than -8% after issuing a capital expenditure forecast that was higher than expected.  Also, Microsoft closed down more than -3%, despite reporting Q3 results that beat expectations, as analysts expressed concern about the pace of growth in the company’s Azure cloud-computing business.

Stocks maintained their gains on Thursday after mixed US economic news. Weekly jobless claims fell to a 57-year low, while Q1 US GDP grew at a slower-than-expected pace.

US weekly initial unemployment claims fell -26,000 to a 57-year low of 189,000, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of 212,000.  Weekly continuing claims fell -23,000 to a 2-year low of 1.785 million, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of 1.815 million.

US Mar personal spending rose +0.9% m/m, right on expectations. Mar personal income rose +0.6% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.3% m/m.

The US Mar core PCE price index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, rose +0.3% m/m and +3.2% y/y, right on expectations, with the +3.2% y/y gain being the largest increase in 2.25 years.

The US Q1 employment cost index rose +0.9%, stronger than expectations of +0.8%

US Q1 GDP rose +2.0% (q/q annualized), weaker than expectations of +2.3%.  The Q1 core PCE price index rose +4.3%, stronger than expectations of +4.1% and the largest increase in 3 years.

The US Apr MNI Chicago PMI unexpectedly fell -3.6 to a 4-month low of 49.2, weaker than expectations of an increase to 54.9.

US Mar leading indicators fell -0.6% m/m, weaker than expectations of -0.2% m/m and the biggest decline in 11 months.

WTI crude oil prices (CLM26) fell from a 3-week high on Thursday and closed down by more than -1% amid concerns that higher oil prices are starting to weigh on economic growth, which could further depress demand for crude.  Crude prices initially rose on Thursday after Axios reported that President Trump will be briefed on new military options for action in Iran, signaling the potential for fresh escalation in the war.  US Central Command has prepared a plan for a "short and powerful" wave of strikes on Iran, likely infrastructure targets.   The US and Iran are locked in a battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides blocking the waterway to gain leverage during an extended ceasefire.  The Strait of Hormuz remains essentially closed, threatening to deepen the global energy crisis, as flows of crude, natural gas, and oil products from the Persian Gulf have been cut off since the war began in late February.  The ongoing blockade could exacerbate global oil and fuel shortages, as about a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas transits through the strait.  Goldman Sachs estimates that crude output in the Persian Gulf has been curtailed by about 14.5 million bpd, or more than 50%, so far in April, and that the current disruption has drawn down nearly 500 million bbl from global crude stockpiles, which could hit a billion bbl by June.

Kevin Warsh won the banking confirmation vote of the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday, putting him on track to be confirmed as Fed Chair by the full Senate before Jerome Powell’s term ends on May 15.  Fed Chair Powell said after Wednesday’s FOMC meeting that he will continue to serve as Fed Governor “for a period of time to be determined.”  Mr. Powell’s seat on the Board of Governors doesn’t expire until 2028.

The markets are discounting an 8% chance of a -25 bp FOMC rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on June 16-17.

Earnings season ramps up this week with several Magnificent Seven technology stocks reporting.  Earnings results thus far have been supportive of stocks.  As of Thursday, 80% of the 247 S&P 500 companies that reported Q1 earnings have beaten estimates.  Q1 S&P 500 earnings are projected to climb +12% y/y, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.  Stripping out the technology sector, Q1 earnings are projected to increase around +3%, the weakest in two years.

Overseas stock markets settled mixed on Thursday.  The Euro Stoxx 50 recovered from a 3-week low and closed up +1.12%.  China's Shanghai Composite climbed to a 1.5-month high and closed up +0.11%.  Japan's Nikkei Stock Average closed down -1.06%.

Interest Rates

June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) on Thursday closed up by +7.5 ticks.  The 10-year T-note yield fell -5.0 bp to 4.380%.  T-note prices found support on Thursday amid a -1% decline in WTI crude oil prices, which lowered inflation expectations.  Also, weaker-than-expected US Q1 GDP is supportive for T-note prices.

Gains in T-notes were limited on Thursday after US weekly jobless claims fell to a 57-year low, and the Q1 employment cost index rose more than expected, hawkish factors for Fed policy.  Also, Thursday’s rally in the S&P 500 to a new record high reduced safe-haven demand for T-notes.

European government bond yields moved lower on Thursday.  The 10-year German bund yield fell from a 15-year high of 3.133% and finished down -7.4 bp to 3.037%.  The 10-year UK gilt yield fell from a 1-month high of 5.088% and finished down -5.9 bp to 5.012%.

Eurozone Apr CPI rose +3.0% y/y, right on expectations and the strongest pace of increase in 2.5 years.  Apr core CPI rose +2.2% y/y, right on expectations.

The Eurozone Mar unemployment rate fell -0.1 and matched a record low of 6.2%, right on expectations.

Eurozone Q1 GDP rose +0.1% q/q and +0.8% y/y, weaker than expectations of +0.2% m/m and +0.9% y/y.

German Mar retail sales fell -2.0% m/m, weaker than expectations of -0.2% m/m and the biggest decline in nearly 3.5 years.

The German Apr unemployment change rose by +20,000, showing a weaker labor market than expectations of 4,300.  The Apr unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.4%, showing a weaker labor market than expectations of 6.3%

The ECB, as expected, kept the deposit facility rate unchanged at 2.00% and said, "The upside risks to inflation and the downside risks to growth have intensified."

ECB President Christine Lagarde said, "The economic growth outlook is highly uncertain and will depend on how long the war in the Middle East will last, how strongly it affects energy and other commodity markets, as well as global supply chains."  She added, "Incoming information suggests the conflict is weighing on economic activity, surveys point to slowing growth, and consumers and businesses have become less confident about the future."

Bloomberg reported that several ECB officials said they are likely to raise interest rates at their June meeting unless there are positive developments on energy prices and an end to the Iran war.

The BOE, as expected, kept its key interest rate unchanged at 3.75% in an 8-1 vote.  BOE Governor Bailey said that unchanged interest rates are "a reasonable place."

Swaps are discounting an 89% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on June 11.

US Stock Movers

Qualcomm (QCOM) closed up more than +15% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100 after reporting Q2 adjusted revenue of $10.60 billion, above the consensus of $10.56 billion, and saying it was “excited” by its entry into data centers, where a “leading hyperscaler custom silicon engagement is on track for initial shipments later this year.”  Other chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks rallied on the news, with Western Digital (WDC), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Marvell Technology (MRVL) closing up more than +5%, and ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) and Texas Instruments (TXN) closing up more than +4%.  Also, Lam Research (LRCX), Applied Materials (AMAT), Analog Devices (ADI), ASML Holding NV (ASML), and Microchip Technology (MCHP) closed up more than +3%.

Quanta Services (PWR) closed up more than +15% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q1 revenue of $7.87 billion, well above the consensus of $7.02 billion.

Teradyne (TER) closed up more than +12% after JPMorgan Chase upgraded the stock to overweight from neutral with a price target of $400.

Caterpillar (CAT) closed up more than +9% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials after reporting Q1 adjusted EPS of $5.54, well above the consensus of $4.63.

Alphabet (GOOGL) closed up more than +9% after reporting Q1 revenue ex-TAC of $94.57 billion, above the consensus of $91.57 billion.

Eli Lilly (LLY) closed up more than +9% after raising its full-year revenue forecast to $82 billion to $85 billion from a previous forecast of $80 billion to $83 billion.

O’Reilly Automotive (ORLY) closed up more than +7% after reporting Q1 operating income of $841.6 million, higher than the consensus of $807.9 million.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) closed up more than +3% after reporting Q1 adjusted EPS of $3.60, stronger than the consensus of $3.21.

Wayfair (W) closed down more than -13% after reporting Q1 adjusted EPS of 26 cents, weaker than the consensus of 30 cents.

Willis Towers Watson Plc (WTW) closed down more than -11% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q1 revenue of $2.41 billion, below the consensus of $2.42 billion.

International Paper (IP) closed down more than -9% after reporting Q1 adjusted operating EPS of 15 cents, below the consensus of 17 cents.

Meta Platforms (META) closed down more than -8% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 despite reporting better-than-expected Q1 earnings as it raised its full-year capital expenditure forecast to $125 billion to $145 billion from $115 billion to $135 billion, above the consensus of $123.11 billion.

Nvidia (NVDA) closed down by more than -4% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials after Goldman Sachs said investors should favor big spending “hyperscalers” over chipmakers.

Microsoft (MSFT) closed down more than -3% despite reporting Q3 results that beat expectations, as analysts expressed concern about the pace of growth in the company’s Azure cloud-computing business.

Smurfit Westrock (SW) closed down more than -3% after reporting Q1 adjusted Ebitda of $1.08 billion, weaker than the consensus of $1.15 billion.

Earnings Reports(5/1/2026)

AES Corp/The (AES), Affiliated Managers Group Inc (AMG), Aon PLC (AON), Ares Management Corp (ARES), AutoNation Inc (AN), Brookfield Renewable Corp (BEPC), Cboe Global Markets Inc (CBOE), Chevron Corp (CVX), Church & Dwight Co Inc (CHD), Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL), Dominion Energy Inc (D), Estee Lauder Cos Inc/The (EL), Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM), Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT), Gates Industrial Corp PLC (GTES), HF Sinclair Corp (DINO), Lazard Inc (LAZ), Lear Corp (LEA), Liberty Global Ltd (LBTYA), Linde PLC (LIN), LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB), Madison Square Garden Sports Corp (MSGS), Moderna Inc (MRNA), Newell Brands Inc (NWL), nVent Electric PLC (NVT), OneMain Holdings Inc (OMF), Summit Therapeutics Inc (SMMT), TPG Inc (TPG). On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +1.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.17%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are up +0.35%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are up +0.17%.

Stock indexes are climbing today, with the Nasdaq 100 posting a new all-time high.  Better-than-expected earnings results from Alphabet and Qualcomm are supporting gains in the broader market.  Alphabet is up more than +6% after reporting Q1 revenue ex-TAC of $94.57 billion, above the consensus of $91.57 billion.  Qualcomm is up more than +16% after reporting stronger-than-expected Q2 adjusted revenue.  In addition, lower crude oil prices have lowered inflation expectations and bond yields, both of which are supportive of stocks.  The 10-year T-note yield is down -4 bp at 4.39%. Join 200K+ Subscribers: Find out why the midday Barchart Brief newsletter is a must-read for thousands daily.

On the negative side, Meta Platforms is down by more than -9% after issuing a capital expenditure forecast that was higher than expected.  Also, Microsoft is down more than -4%, despite reporting Q3 results that beat expectations, as analysts expressed concern about the pace of growth in the company’s Azure cloud-computing business.

Stocks maintained their gains after mixed US economic news. Weekly jobless claims fell to a 57-year low, while Q1 US GDP grew at a slower-than-expected pace.

US weekly initial unemployment claims fell -26,000 to a 57-year low of 189,000, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of 212,000.  Weekly continuing claims fell -23,000 to a 2-year low of 1.785 million, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of 1.815 million.

US Mar personal spending rose +0.9% m/m, right on expectations. Mar personal income rose +0.6% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.3% m/m.

The US Mar core PCE price index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, rose +0.3% m/m and +3.2% y/y, right on expectations, with the +3.2% y/y gain being the largest increase in 2.25 years.

The US Q1 employment cost index rose +0.9%, stronger than expectations of +0.8%

US Q1 GDP rose +2.0% (q/q annualized), weaker than expectations of +2.3%.  The Q1 core PCE price index rose +4.3%, stronger than expectations of +4.1% and the largest increase in 3 years.

The US Apr MNI Chicago PMI unexpectedly fell -3.6 to a 4-month low of 49.2, weaker than expectations of an increase to 54.9.

US Mar leading indicators fell -0.6% m/m, weaker than expectations of -0.2% m/m and the biggest decline in 11 months.

WTI crude oil prices (CLM26) fell from a 3-week high today and are down by more than -1% on concerns that higher oil prices are starting to weigh on economic growth, which could further depress demand for crude.  Crude prices initially rose today after Axios reported that President Trump will be briefed on new military options for action in Iran, signaling the potential for fresh escalation in the war.  US Central Command has prepared a plan for a "short and powerful" wave of strikes on Iran, likely infrastructure targets.   The US and Iran are locked in a battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides blocking the waterway to gain leverage during an extended ceasefire.  The Strait of Hormuz remains essentially closed, threatening to deepen the global energy crisis, as flows of crude, natural gas, and oil products from the Persian Gulf have been cut off since the war began in late February.  The ongoing blockade could exacerbate global oil and fuel shortages, as about a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas transits through the strait.  Goldman Sachs estimates that crude output in the Persian Gulf has been curtailed by about 14.5 million bpd, or more than 50%, so far in April, and that the current disruption has drawn down nearly 500 million bbl from global crude stockpiles, which could hit a billion bbl by June.

Kevin Warsh won the banking confirmation vote of the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday, putting him on track to be confirmed as Fed Chair by the full Senate before Jerome Powell’s term ends on May 15.  Fed Chair Powell said after Wednesday’s FOMC meeting that he will continue to serve as Fed Governor “for a period of time to be determined.”  Mr. Powell’s seat on the Board of Governors doesn’t expire until 2028.

The markets are discounting a 3% chance of a -25 bp FOMC rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on June 16-17.

Earnings season ramps up this week with several Magnificent Seven technology stocks reporting.  Earnings results thus far have been supportive of stocks.  As of today, 80% of the 247 S&P 500 companies that reported Q1 earnings have beaten estimates.  Q1 S&P 500 earnings are projected to climb +12% y/y, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.  Stripping out the technology sector, Q1 earnings are projected to increase around +3%, the weakest in two years.

Overseas stock markets are mixed today.  The Euro Stoxx 50 recovered from a 3-week low and is up +0.72%.  China's Shanghai Composite climbed to a 1.5-month high and closed up +0.11%.  Japan's Nikkei Stock Average closed down -1.06%.

Interest Rates

June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) today are up by +7 ticks.  The 10-year T-note yield is down -4.4 bp to 4.386%.  T-note prices are finding support today from a -1% fall in WTI crude oil prices, which lowers inflation expectations.  Also, weaker-than-expected US Q1 GDP is supportive for T-note prices.  Gains in T-notes are limited after US weekly jobless claims fell to a 57-year low, and the Q1 employment cost index rose more than expected, hawkish factors for Fed policy.

European government bond yields are moving lower today.  The 10-year German bund yield fell from a 15-year high of 3.133% and is down -8.1 bp to 3.029%.  The 10-year UK gilt yield fell from a 1-month high of 5.088% and is down -7.2 bp to 5.000%.

Eurozone Apr CPI rose +3.0% y/y, right on expectations and the strongest pace of increase in 2.5 years.  Apr core CPI rose +2.2% y/y, right on expectations.

The Eurozone Mar unemployment rate fell -0.1 and matched a record low of 6.2%, right on expectations.

Eurozone Q1 GDP rose +0.1% q/q and +0.8% y/y, weaker than expectations of +0.2% m/m and +0.9% y/y.

German Mar retail sales fell -2.0% m/m, weaker than expectations of -0.2% m/m and the biggest decline in nearly 3.5 years.

The German Apr unemployment change rose by +20,000, showing a weaker labor market than expectations of 4,300.  The Apr unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.4%, showing a weaker labor market than expectations of 6.3%

The ECB, as expected, kept the deposit facility rate unchanged at 2.00% and said, "The upside risks to inflation and the downside risks to growth have intensified."

ECB President Christine Lagarde said, "The economic growth outlook is highly uncertain and will depend on how long the war in the Middle East will last, how strongly it affects energy and other commodity markets, as well as global supply chains."  She added, "Incoming information suggests the conflict is weighing on economic activity, surveys point to slowing growth, and consumers and businesses have become less confident about the future."

The BOE, as expected, kept its key interest rate unchanged at 3.75% in an 8-1 vote.  BOE Governor Bailey said that unchanged interest rates are "a reasonable place."

Swaps are discounting a 91% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on June 11.

US Stock Movers

Qualcomm (QCOM) is up more than +16% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 after reporting Q2 adjusted revenue of $10.60 billion, above the consensus of $10.56 billion, and saying it was “excited” by its entry into data centers, where a “leading hyperscaler custom silicon engagement is on track for initial shipments later this year.”

Teradyne (TER) is up more than +14% after JPMorgan Chase upgraded the stock to overweight from neutral with a price target of $400.

Quanta Services (PWR) is up more than +12% after reporting Q1 revenue of $7.87 billion, well above the consensus of $7.02 billion.

Caterpillar (CAT) is up more than +8% to lead gainers in the Dow Jone Industrials after reporting Q1 adjusted EPS of $5.54, well above the consensus of $4.63.

Eli Lilly (LLY) is up more than +8% after raising its full-year revenue forecast to $82 billion to $85 billion from a previous forecast of $80 billion to $83 billion.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) is up more than +8% after reporting Q1 adjusted EPS of $3.60, stronger than the consensus of $3.21.

Alphabet (GOOGL) is up more than +6% after reporting Q1 revenue ex-TAC of $94.57 billion, above the consensus of $91.57 billion.

O’Reilly Automotive (ORLY) is up more than +6% after reporting Q1 operating income of $841.6 million, higher than the consensus of $807.9 million.

Willis Towers Watson Plc (WTW) is down more than -14% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q1 revenue of $2.41 billion, below the consensus of $2.42 billion.

Wayfair (W) is down more than -10% after reporting Q1 adjusted EPS of 26 cents, weaker than the consensus of 30 cents.

Meta Platforms (META) is down more than -9% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 despite reporting better-than-expected Q1 earnings as it raised its full-year capital expenditure forecast to $125 billion to $145 billion from $115 billion to $135 billion, above the consensus of $123.11 billion.

International Paper (IP) is down more than -6% after reporting Q1 adjusted operating EPS of 15 cents, below the consensus of 17 cents.

Microsoft (MSFT) is down more than -4% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials, despite reporting Q3 results that beat expectations, as analysts expressed concern about the pace of growth in the company’s Azure cloud-computing business.

Smurfit Westrock (SW) is down more than -3% after reporting Q1 adjusted Ebitda of $1.08 billion, weaker than the consensus of $1.15 billion.

Ford Motor (F) is down more than -3% after warning that an unexpected rise in commodity costs will weigh on earnings.

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Chicago, IL – April 2, 2026 – Zacks Equity Research shares  Five Below FIVE as the Bull of the Day and International Paper IP as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on —Micron Technology, Inc. MU and Lam Research Corp. LRCX.

Here is a synopsis of all three stocks:

Bull of the Day:

Let me tell you something, this is exactly the kind of stock that gets interesting when the market starts getting selective. This company has built a business model around trend-right merchandise, impulse purchases, and a price point that keeps shoppers coming back. Whether it’s seasonal décor, tech accessories, candy, toys, or home goods, the company has become a destination for budget-conscious consumers without feeling “cheap.” That matters. Consumers still want the dopamine hit of buying something fun, and this company delivers it at a price point that feels easy.

Today’s Bull of the Day is Five Below, the discount retailer that continues to hit the sweet spot between value and discretionary spending. In an environment where consumers are still hunting for deals but not completely shutting their wallets, this is the kind of name that can quietly outperform.

From a market perspective, this is where the story gets compelling. Retail has been a stock-picker’s game, and names with strong traffic trends and expanding margins tend to separate from the pack. Five Below’s store growth runway remains one of the best in specialty retail, with plenty of white space left across the U.S. That expansion engine gives investors both earnings growth and a long-term multiple support story.

Five Below, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Five Below, Inc. Quote

That’s a big part of the reason why 8 analysts have upped the ante for current year estimates and 5 have done so for next year. The bullish moves have pushed up our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year from $6.12 to $7.84 while next year’s number is up from $6.72 to $8.93. That means current year EPS growth is now forecast to come in at 17.54% while next year’s set to expand another 13.8%. That’s the reason why this is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) right now.

From a market perspective, this story really gets compelling. Retail has been a stock-picker’s game, and names with strong traffic trends and expanding margins tend to separate from the pack. Five Below’s store growth runway remains one of the best in specialty retail, with plenty of white space left across the U.S. That expansion engine gives investors both earnings growth and a long-term multiple support story.

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Bear of the Day:

Today’s Bear of the Day is a stock caught between cyclical demand weakness, restructuring costs, plant closures, and a major corporate separation. Until I see clearer evidence that earnings power is stabilizing and demand is improving, this looks more like dead money than opportunity.

I’m talking about Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) International Paper. While the stock may look “cheap” on the surface after a brutal selloff, there are too many moving pieces here for me to get comfortable.

First, the stock has simply been under pressure. Shares are still sitting roughly 36% below their 52-week high, even after a recent bounce. That kind of technical damage usually tells you institutions are still distributing shares, not accumulating them.

Then there’s the earnings picture. The company posted a massive 2025 loss driven by goodwill impairment and restructuring charges, and while management is pointing investors toward adjusted EBITDA targets for 2026, the market is clearly not fully buying the turnaround yet.

The bigger issue? Demand softness. Box shipments and packaging demand have weakened on both sides of the Atlantic as consumer spending slows and industrial activity remains uneven. That’s a problem for a capital-intensive business that depends on volume leverage. If volumes stay soft, margin recovery becomes much harder.

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That’s the reason why analysts have cut estimates for both the current year and next year over the last thirty days. Three analysts have dropped current year numbers while one has done so for next year. That’s dropped the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year from $2.51 to $1.85 while next year’s number is off from $3.58 to $3.04.

The Paper and Related Products industry sits in the Bottom 3% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Right now, there are zero stocks in that industry which are in the good graces of our Zacks Rank.

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Up 15%+ in Q1: AI Stocks Still Flashing "Strong Buy" for Q2

Despite a weak first quarter of 2026 for the broader market, some artificial intelligence (AI) stocks did show resilience and momentum.Micron Technology, Inc., which drives AI with its advanced memory solutions, and Lam Research Corp., a key “pick-and-shovel” AI play, witnessed their shares rise 17.9% and 24.8%, respectively, during the quarter.

With the AI boom gaining pace, both stocks are set for further gains in the second quarter. Here’s a look at why they remain solid buys as the new quarter kicks off.

Reasons to Be Bullish on Micron

Micron is witnessing an increase in demand for its high-value offerings, particularly AI-focused memory solutions. Its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips are gaining popularity for their ability to handle massive workloads while delivering enhanced power efficiency. Despite supply constraints, the demand for HBM chips remains robust as hyperscalers and data center operators continue expanding their AI infrastructure.

Interestingly, the demand-supply imbalance in HBM chips is expected to drive prices higher and help Micron gain over time. As a result, Micron projects revenues of around $33.5 billion for the third-quarter fiscal 2026, with gross margins nearly 81%, pointing to another significant leap and highlighting its strong financial momentum, according to investors.micron.com.

Micron has already delivered revenues of $23.86 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, up 196.4% year over year and 74.9% from the previous month. This comes after a 57% year-over-year rise in revenues in the fiscal first quarter of 2026, indicating a sustained growth trajectory fueled by strong pricing power and dominance in the semiconductor industry.

Reasons to Be Bullish on Lam Research

Lam Research appears well-positioned for more gains ahead, supported by Micron’s growth trajectory. This is because increased capital spending by companies like Micron is expected to provide a meaningful boost to their business. Micron’s CEO, Sanjay Mehrotra, said that the company intends to invest more in equipment to expand memory chip production, a positive development for Lam Research, a leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer.

Lam Research is positioned for sustained growth, supported by its expanding product portfolio. Management has guided for higher revenues of around $5.7 billion for the March 2026 quarter, along with expectations of solid margins and improved earnings, according to newsroom.lamresearch.com.

Lam Research also ended 2025 on a solid note, reporting $5.34 billion in revenues for the December 2025 quarter, with a non-GAAP gross margin of 49.7%. Robust operational execution helped drive net income to $1.59 billion, underscoring the company’s healthy profitability.

Why Micron & Lam Research Are Buys Now

Micron’s AI-focused memory solutions are experiencing strong demand, driven by robust growth and reinforcing its leadership and pricing power in the semiconductor industry. Micron is also generating billions in surplus cash, which can be utilized for future growth initiatives and debt reduction, with adjusted free cash flow reaching $6.9 billion in the fiscal second quarter of 2026.

Lam Research is also set for continued growth, gaining from strong industry demand, expanding product offerings, and solid operational execution, making both Micron and Lam Research attractive investment opportunities.

Both companies are more efficient in generating profits than their peers. This is because Micron’s return on equity (ROE) of 42.6% far exceeds the Computer - Integrated Systems industry’s ROE of 16.5%.

Similarly, Lam Research’s ROE of 62.8% significantly outpaces the 34.1% ROE of the Electronics - Semiconductors industry.

Therefore, Micron and Lam Research are rightly Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks Rank #1 stocks here.

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U.S. large-cap materials stocks have shown mixed but generally positive year-to-date performance in 2026, with the S&P 500 Materials sector index advancing amid industrial demand recovery and commodity price support from metals and chemicals, aided by the Iran war.

Below is a list of the 10 worst-performing large-cap materials stocks with market capitalizations of $10B or more. The list is arranged by their YTD performance, with the poorest performers at the top.

The list is topped by Hecla Mining Company (HL [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/HL]), a silver producer with a YTD decline of 10.42%. Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/CDE]) and International Paper Company (IP [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/IP]) follow, with Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/AVY]) and Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MLM]) rounding out the rest of the top five worst performers.

Construction materials companies feature prominently on the list, with both Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MLM]) and Vulcan Materials Company (VMC [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/VMC]) posting notable declines. Despite their YTD struggles, some high-market-cap companies like Newmont Corporation (NEM [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/NEM]) at $107.93B and The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/SHW]) at $78.59B appear on the list with relatively modest declines. Notably, Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/CDE]) and Newmont Corporation (NEM [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/NEM]) carry Strong Buy Quant ratings despite their negative YTD performance.

Here is the list:

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Hecla Mining (HL [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/HL]), YTD perf: -10.42%, Quant Rating: Hold 3.37

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Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/CDE]), YTD perf: -9.31%, Quant Rating: Strong Buy 4.88

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International Paper Company (IP [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/IP]), YTD perf: -8.23%, Quant Rating: Hold 2.78

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Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/AVY]), YTD perf: -7.35%, Quant Rating: Hold 2.70

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Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MLM]), YTD perf: -6.83%, Quant Rating: Hold 2.65

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Vulcan Materials Company (VMC [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/VMC]), YTD perf: -6.55%, Quant Rating: Hold 2.68

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RPM International Inc. (RPM [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/RPM]), YTD perf: -5.41%, Quant Rating: Sell 2.09

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The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/SHW]), YTD perf: -1.38%, Quant Rating: Hold 2.79

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Crown Holdings, Inc. (CCK [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/CCK]), YTD perf: -1.24%, Quant Rating: Hold 2.82

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Newmont Corporation (NEM [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/NEM]), YTD perf: -0.49%, Quant Rating: Strong Buy 4.80

Materials ETFs: (XLB [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/XLB]), (VAW [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/VAW]), (IYM [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/IYM]), (FXZ [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/FXZ]), (MXI [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MXI]), and (RSPM [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/RSPM])

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* MXI: Materials Dashboard For March [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4882834-mxi-materials-dashboard-for-march]
* FXZ: A Quant-Based Fund Can Make The Most Out Of Basic Materials Bullish Trend [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4882547-fxz-a-quant-based-fund-can-make-the-most-out-of-basic-materials-bullish-trend]
* Weekly ETF flows: three of 11 sectors record outflows; financial sector leads inflows [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4567987-weekly-etf-flows-three-of-11-sectors-record-outflows-bitcoin-leads-inflows]
* LyondellBasell stands as the best performing large-cap materials stock YTD [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4567954-lyondellbasell-stands-as-the-best-performing-large-cap-materials-stock-ytd]

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Zusammenfassung

Montag erlebte die Aktienmärkte einen deutlichen Einbruch, der durch eine Kombination von Faktoren verursacht wurde, darunter erneute Handelsunsicherheit, Bedenken hinsichtlich der künstlichen Intelligenz (KI) und geopolitische Risiken. Der S&P 500, der Dow Jones und der Nasdaq 100 fielen alle stark, wobei der Dow eine 3-Wochen-Tiefstmarke erreichte.

Wesentliche Treiber des Verkaufs

• Handelspolitik Unsicherheit: Präsident Trump’s Entscheidung, globale Zölle auf 15 % zu erhöhen, löste ein “risk-off”-Sentiment aus und führte dazu, dass Investoren ihre Beteiligung am Markt reduzierten. Die Bedenken hinsichtlich der Auswirkungen dieser Handelspolitik auf das globale Wachstum trugen ebenfalls bei.
• KI-Bedenken: Ein Bericht von Citrigni Research beleuchtete potenzielle Risiken der KI für verschiedene Sektoren, insbesondere für Technologieaktien wie Datadog (DDOG), Atlassian (TEAM), CrowdStrike (CRWD), Intuit (INTU), Oracle (ORCL) und Adobe (ADBE), die den Nasdaq 100 nach unten zogen.
• Geopolitische Risiken: Die laufenden Nuklearnichtverhandlungen zwischen den USA und Iran sowie Trumps Überlegung, einen Militärangriff zu starten, erhöhten die geopolitischen Anspannungen.
• Wirtschaftsdaten: Während einige Wirtschaftsindikatoren positiv waren (steigender Chicago Fed National Activity Index, verbesserte Dallas Fed Manufacturing Outlook), trugen fallende Bestellungen bei Fabrikartikeln zu der insgesamt negativen Stimmung bei.
• Fed-Beobachtung: Die Berücksichtigung der US-Notenbank hinsichtlich zukünftiger Zinssenkungen, die von den Daten zum Arbeitsmarkt im Februar abhängt, trug zur Unsicherheit bei.

Märkte und Sektorleistung

Der Markt erlebte einen breiten Verkauf. Software-, Zahlungs- und Lieferdienstleistungen waren aufgrund der KI-Bedenken besonders stark betroffen. Verpackungsaktien fielen aufgrund sinkender Containerkartonpreise. Kryptowährungsgebundene Aktien litten zusammen mit dem Rückgang von Bitcoin. Insbesondere fiel IBM’s Einbruch aufgrund eines Berichts, der darauf hindeutete, dass sein Claude Code-Werkzeug COBOL-Systeme modernisieren könnte, was Bedenken hinsichtlich seiner Legacy-Technologie aufwarf. AppLovin stand auch unter Druck aufgrund einer laufenden Untersuchung der SEC.

Ergebnissaison und Ausblick

Die Gewinnermittlung der vierten Quartals kam dem Ende zu, wobei mehr als 80 % der S&P 500 Unternehmen Ergebnisse veröffentlicht hatten. Die Ergebnisse waren bisher ein positiver Faktor für Aktien, wobei die Mehrheit der Unternehmen die Erwartungen übertroffen hat. Analysten prognostizieren weiterhin Wachstum der S&P-Erträge, selbst ohne die “Magnificent Seven” Tech-Giganten einzubeziehen. Der Markt kalkuliert mit einer geringen Wahrscheinlichkeit (etwa 5 %) für eine -25-Basispunkte-Zinssenkung bei der nächsten Fed-Sitzung.

Ausblick

Diese Woche liegt der Schwerpunkt auf den Unternehmensgewinnberichten (Nvidia), den Veröffentlichung von Wirtschaftsdaten (Konsumkonfidenz, Arbeitslosenansprüche, PMI) und der Rede des Präsidenten zur Lage der Nation.

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Global stock markets experienced a sharp downturn today, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 all falling significantly. The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a two-week low, while the Nasdaq 100 recorded its largest drop of the day. The declines are largely driven by heightened uncertainty surrounding American trade policy, particularly the escalation of tariffs, and worries about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on various industries.

Key Drivers of the Market Sell-Off:

• Trade Policy Uncertainty: President Trump’s decision to raise global tariffs to 15% spurred “risk-off” sentiment, indicating investors prefer safer assets. This move is fuelled by concerns over the potential impact on global economic growth.
• AI Concerns: A Citrini Research report raised concerns about the potential impact of AI on payment companies and the wider global economy, leading to a broad sell-off, especially in software stocks such as CrowdStrike, Atlassian, Intuit, Datadog, Salesforce, Oracle, ServiceNow, Autodesk, Adobe and Microsoft.
• Geopolitical Risks: Ongoing nuclear talks between the US and Iran, coupled with Trump’s consideration of a military strike, added to market volatility.
• Economic Data: Mixed economic data released today contributed to the uncertainty. The Jan Chicago Fed National Activity Index rose, while US Dec factory orders fell, and the Feb Dallas Fed manufacturing outlook showed a positive, but slightly lower than expected increase.

Interest Rate Outlook:

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller emphasized that the decision on a potential rate cut at the March meeting would depend on February’s labor market data. The market is pricing in a relatively low probability (5%) for a -25 basis point rate cut by the ECB.

Sector Performance:

Software stocks experienced the most significant declines, followed by payment stocks (American Express, Capital One, JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard, Visa) reacting to concerns about AI's impact. Packaging stocks also declined due to a drop in containerboard prices. Several individual stocks, including AppLovin, Workday, DocuSign, VF Corp, Oklo Inc and Arcellux experienced significant drops due to analyst downgrades and ongoing regulatory investigations.

Fixed Income Market:

Government bond yields moved in the opposite direction, with the 10-year US Treasury note declining as investors sought safe-haven assets. The German and UK gilt yields also fell.

Upcoming Events:

The market’s focus this week will be on corporate earnings results, economic data releases (including the Conference Board consumer confidence index and initial unemployment claims), and President Trump’s State of the Union address.

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Zusammenfassung (maximal 600 Wörter)

Globale Aktienmärkte erlebten heute einen starken Rückgang, wobei der S&P 500, der Dow Jones und der Nasdaq 100 erheblich fielen. Der Dow Jones Industrial Average notierte ein Zwei-Wochen-Tief, während der Nasdaq 100 seinen größten Rückgang des Tages verzeichnete. Die Rückgänge werden hauptsächlich durch erhöhte Unsicherheit über die US-amerikanische Handelspolitik, insbesondere durch die Eskalation von Zöllen und Bedenken hinsichtlich der Auswirkungen von künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) auf verschiedene Branchen, angetrieben.

Haupttreiber des Markttrades:

• Handelsrichtlinienunsicherheit: Präsident Trump’s Entscheidung, globale Zölle auf 15 % zu erhöhen, löste ein „risk-off“-Sentiment aus, das darauf hindeutet, dass Investoren sicherere Vermögenswerte bevorzugen. Diese Maßnahme wird durch Bedenken hinsichtlich der potenziellen Auswirkungen auf das globale Wirtschaftswachstum angetrieben.
• KI-Bedenken: Ein Bericht von Citrini Research wirft Bedenken hinsichtlich der potenziellen Auswirkungen von KI auf Zahlungsunternehmen und die breitere globale Wirtschaft auf, was zu einem breiten Verkauf, insbesondere in Softwareaktien wie CrowdStrike, Atlassian, Intuit, Datadog, Salesforce, Oracle, ServiceNow, Autodesk, Adobe und Microsoft, führte.
• Geopolitische Risiken: Die laufenden Atomverhandlungen zwischen den USA und Iran, zusammen mit Trumps Überlegung, einen Militärangriff durchzuführen, trugen zur Marktvolatilität bei.
• Wirtschaftsdaten: Gemischte Wirtschaftsdaten, die heute veröffentlicht wurden, trugen zur Unsicherheit bei. Der Jan Chicago Fed National Activity Index stieg, während die US-amerikanischen Dezember-Werkzeugbestellungen fielen, und die Februar-Dallas Fed-Herstellungsoutlook zeigte einen positiven, aber leicht unter den Erwartungen liegenden Anstieg.

Zinnsichtweise:

Der stellvertretende Vorsitzende des Federal Reserve, Christopher Waller, betonte, dass die Entscheidung über einen möglichen Leitzinssenkung auf der März-Zusammenkunft von der Februar-Arbeitsmarktdaten abhängen würde. Der Markt bewertet eine relativ geringe Wahrscheinlichkeit (5 %) für eine -25-Basis-Punkt-Leitzinssenkung durch die EZB.

Sektorleistungen:

Softwareaktien erlebten die größten Rückgänge, gefolgt von Zahlungsaktien (American Express, Capital One, JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard, Visa) als Reaktion auf Bedenken hinsichtlich des Einflusses von KI. Verpackungsaktien fielen ebenfalls aufgrund eines Rückgangs der Containerbordenspreise. Mehrere einzelne Aktien, darunter AppLovin, Workday, DocuSign, VF Corp, Oklo Inc und Arcellux, sanken aufgrund von Analystenbewertungen und laufenden regulatorischen Untersuchungen erheblich.

Schwellenwertmarkt:

Die Renditen von Staatsanleihen bewegten sich in entgegengesetzter Richtung, wobei der 10-jährige US-Treasuriesatz aufgrund der Suche nach sicheren Anlagen sank. Die Renditen der deutschen und britischen Staatsanleihen fielen ebenfalls.

Geplante Ereignisse:

Der Fokus des Marktes diese Woche liegt auf Unternehmensgewinnberichten, Wirtschaftsdatenveröffentlichungen (einschließlich des Verbrauchervertrauensindex der Conference Board und der anfänglichen Arbeitslosenansuchen) und der Ansprache des Präsidenten Trump zur Lage der Nation.

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Global stock markets experienced a downturn today, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 all declining. The declines were largely driven by increased risk aversion due to uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy and geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning Iran.

Market Performance: The S&P 500 fell -0.22%, the Dow -0.24%, and the Nasdaq -0.66%. Futures markets also mirrored these declines, with the E-mini S&P and Nasdaq futures down -0.25% and -0.67% respectively.

Driving Factors: Several factors contributed to the negative sentiment. Firstly, President Trump's decision to raise global tariffs from 10% to 15% sparked concerns about further trade disputes and their potential impact on global economic growth. Secondly, ongoing nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran, coupled with President Trump’s consideration of a military strike, added to the geopolitical risk. The January Chicago Fed National Activity Index rose +0.39, signaling a stronger-than-expected economic recovery, but this was overshadowed by the broader market concerns.

Economic Data & Outlook: Several key economic data releases are scheduled for this week, including factory orders, consumer confidence, and unemployment claims. Analysts anticipate a decline in December factory orders (-0.6% m/m) and a rise in consumer confidence (+2.5 to 87.0). The upcoming State of the Union address also adds to the market’s focus.

Earnings Season: The fourth quarter earnings season is nearing its end. Approximately 80% of S&P 500 companies have reported, and earnings have generally been positive, with 74% beating expectations. S&P earnings growth is projected to climb +8.4% in Q4, marking a tenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth, although this figure excludes the "Magnificent Seven" technology stocks, where growth is expected to be +4.6%.

Interest Rate Expectations: The market currently assigns a very low probability (5%) to a -25 basis point (bp) interest rate cut at the next Federal Reserve meeting. Treasury yields were influenced by the stock market weakness, with the 10-year Treasury note up and yields falling slightly. European bond yields also decreased, driven by positive economic data.

Stock Specifics: Several individual stocks experienced significant movement. Packaging stocks (International Paper, Smurfit West Rock, Packaging Corp of America) declined following a report from RISI regarding containerboard prices. Software stocks (Palantir, CrowdStrike, Atlassian, Datadog, Salesforce, Intuit, Autodesk, Adobe, Thompson Reuters) also saw declines due to concerns about AI disruption. Notably, Arcellux surged +77% after Gilead Sciences announced a buyout offer. Veris Residential and Texas Pacific Land Corp were also significant gainers.

Key Takeaway: Despite the negative market movement, investors remain focused on earnings reports and economic indicators, with the potential for further volatility expected.

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Die globalen Aktienmärkte erlebten heute einen Rückgang, wobei der S&P 500, der Dow Jones und der Nasdaq 100 alle fielen. Die Rückgänge wurden hauptsächlich durch eine zunehmende Risikoscheue aufgrund von Unsicherheiten im Zusammenhang mit der US-Handelspolitik und geopolitischen Spannungen, insbesondere im Zusammenhang mit dem Iran, angetrieben.

Marktperformance: Der S&P 500 fiel um -0,22 %, der Dow um -0,24 % und der Nasdaq um -0,66 %. Die Futures-Märkte spiegelten diese Rückgänge wider, wobei die E-mini S&P und die Nasdaq-Futures um -0,25 % bzw. -0,67 % fielen.

Treibende Faktoren: Mehrere Faktoren trugen zu der negativen Stimmung bei. Erstens hat Präsident Trump’s Entscheidung, die globalen Zölle von 10 % auf 15 % anzuheben, zu Bedenken hinsichtlich weiterer Handelsstreitigkeiten und deren potenziellen Auswirkungen auf das globale Wirtschaftswachstum geführt. Zweitens haben die laufenden Gespräche über den iranischen Atomstreit, zusammen mit Präsident Trump’s Überlegung, einen Militärangriff durchzuführen, die geopolitische Risiken erhöht. Der Januar Chicago Fed National Activity Index stieg um +0,39 und deutete eine stärker als erwartet wirtschaftliche Erholung an, doch dies wurde von den allgemeinen Marktbedenken überschattet.

Wirtschaftsdaten und Ausblick: Diese Woche sind mehrere wichtige Wirtschaftsdaten geplant, darunter Bestellungen von Fabriken, Konsumkonfidenz und Arbeitslosenansuchen. Analysten erwarten einen Rückgang der Bestellungen von Fabriken im Dezember (-0,6 % m/m) und einen Anstieg der Konsumkonfidenz (+2,5 bis 87,0). Die bevorstehende Ansprache des Staatsoberhauptes trägt ebenfalls zur Konzentration des Marktes bei.

Gewinnberichterstattung: Die Gewinnberichterstattung für das vierte Quartal neigt sich dem Ende zu. Etwa 80 % der S&P 500-Unternehmen haben berichtet, und die Gewinne waren im Allgemeinen positiv, wobei 74 % die Erwartungen übertroffen haben. Der Gewinnwachstum des S&P wird für das vierte Quartal um +8,4 % steigen, was den zehnten aufeinanderfolgenden Quartal mit Jahreszuwachs darstellt, obwohl diese Zahl den „Magnificent Seven“-Technologieaktien ausgeschlossen hat, bei denen ein Wachstum von +4,6 % erwartet wird.

Zinsausblick: Der Markt weist derzeit eine sehr geringe Wahrscheinlichkeit (5 %) für einen Zinssenkung von 25 Basispunkten (BP) bei der nächsten Sitzung des Federal Reserve aus. Die Staatsanleihenrenditen wurden durch den Rückgang der Aktienmärkte beeinflusst, wobei die 10-jährige Staatsanleihe aufwärts ging und die Renditen leicht fielen. Auch die Renditen europäischer Anleihen gingen aufgrund positiver Wirtschaftsdaten zurück.

Aktien-Spezifische Informationen: Mehrere einzelne Aktien erlebten erhebliche Bewegungen. Verpackungsaktien (International Paper, Smurfit West Rock, Packaging Corp of America) sanken nach einem Bericht von RISI über Kartonpreise. Softwareaktien (Palantir, CrowdStrike, Atlassian, Datadog, Salesforce, Intuit, Autodesk, Adobe, Thompson Reuters) sanken ebenfalls aufgrund von Bedenken hinsichtlich der KI-Unterbrechung. Bemerkenswert ist der Anstieg von Arcellux um +77 % nach der Ankündigung durch Gilead Sciences über ein Übernahmeangebot. Veris Residential und Texas Pacific Land Corp waren ebenfalls bedeutende Gewinner.

Wichtiger Hinweis: Trotz des negativen Marktbewegungs sind die Anleger weiterhin auf Gewinnberichte und Wirtschaftsindikatoren fokussiert, wobei eine weitere Volatilität erwartet wird.

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Zusammenfassung

Montagsbörse erlebte einen deutlichen Einbruch, der von mehreren Schlüsselfaktoren angetrieben wurde. Der Finanzsektor des S&P 500 führte die Verluste an, wobei er um mehr als 3% fiel, hauptsächlich aufgrund von Aktivismusdruck im Zusammenhang mit Blue Owl Credit-Fonds. KKR und Blackstone erlebten ebenfalls erhebliche Verluste.

Die Cybersecurity-Aktien waren stark von Ängsten im Zusammenhang mit den rasanten Fortschritten in der künstlichen Intelligenz betroffen. Der Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG) fiel drastisch, nachdem Anthropic seine neuen Sicherheitsfunktionen innerhalb von Claude AI angekündigt hatte. Mehrere prominente Cybersecurity-Firmen, darunter CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Fortinet und Okta, erlebten ebenfalls erhebliche Rückgänge.

Über den Technologiesektor hinaus litten auch traditionelle Sektoren. International Paper fiel deutlich aufgrund sinkender Containerbordpreise, und Smurfit Westrock und Packaging Corporation of America erlebten ebenfalls Rückgänge.

Nicht alle Aktien gingen jedoch zurück. ImmunityBio erlebte einen dramatischen Anstieg von 12 % aufgrund von beeindruckendem Umsatzwachstum, erweiterten Anwendungsgenehmigungen für seine Anktiva-Immuntherapie und bedeutenden kommerziellen Partnerschaften. Veris Residential stieg um 12 % nach einer Vereinbarung zum Verkauf an Affinius Capital. Novo Nordisks Aktienkurs sank erheblich, nachdem sein Gewichtsverlustmittel CagriSema in einem wichtigen Test im Vergleich zu Eli Lillys fehlgeschlagen war, während Eli Lillys Aktien stark stiegen. Domino’s Pizza gewann nach einem besseren als erwarteten Quartalsumsatzwachstum im Q4.

Schließlich erlebte Arcellx einen riesigen Anstieg von 78 % nach der Ankündigung von Gilead Sciences über einen 7,8 Milliarden Dollar schweren Erwerb. Flugaktien sanken ebenfalls aufgrund von Flugausfälle im Zusammenhang mit dem Schneesturm an der Ostküste. Mehrere Softwareaktien erlebten Rückgänge nach einer Herabstufung durch Jefferies, die anhaltende Risiken und negative Stimmungslage hervorhob.

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